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“Professional Firefighter at CERN. Skills: Emergency response, Safety Control Room operations, Technical inspections & patrols, Specialised assistance, Training & exercises, Fire prevention & awareness, Equipment maintenance, Project participation, Administrative & operational support, Physical training. Perform firefighting, medical emergency response, and rescue operations.. Monitor and manage emergency dispatch activities.”
Industry & Context.
12-hour shifts with 24-hour/7-day readiness, Valid C driving licence, Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays., Work in Radiation Areas., Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations., Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays., Shift work, including nights, Sundays and official holidays., Interventions in underground installations., Exposure as an operational firefighter., Obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Official diplomas and/or certifications confirming education and training as a firefighter issued by a public body or a private body acting under the delegation of a public service or a related field., Currently work, and have demonstrated experience, as a professional firefighter in a public or company fire service.
Nice to Have
Experience in control room or ambulance settings
What You'll Do.
medical emergency response
and rescue operations.
Monitor and manage emergency dispatch activities.
Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
Provide support in confined space operations
hazardous material handling
and transport missions involving special risks.
Participate in regular drills and continuous professional development.
Engage in fire safety initiatives
and collaborative safety projects.
Ensure the upkeep of firefighting and medical emergency equipment.
Contribute to ongoing projects within the Fire and Rescue Service.
Assist with necessary administrative duties and team-wide responsibilities.
Participate in both individual and group fitness programs.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with French and Swiss emergency services.; Building Relationships; Working in Teams; Acknowledging the contribution of colleagues.; Recognising their limitations and offering support to overcome their difficulties.
Communication Scope
Spoken and written English or French; Commitment to learn the other language; Ability to understand and speak the other language in everyday emergency situations
Full Job Description
At [CERN](http://home.cern), the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Introduction: As a firefighter at CERN, you will work 12-hour shifts with 24/7 readiness, responding to emergencies while ensuring safety through monitoring, inspections, and specialised rescue operations. You will also maintain equipment, support fire prevention efforts, and collaborate with French and Swiss emergency services, all while engaging in continuous training to sustain peak operational performance. Functions: After completing an initial 10-week on-the-job training program tailored to CERN’s environment, you will join your assigned team and take on the following responsibilities: * Emergency response: Perform firefighting, medical emergency response, and rescue operations. * Safety Control Room operations: Monitor and manage emergency dispatch activities. * Technical inspections & patrols: Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with fire regulations. * Specialised assistance: Provide support in confined space operations, hazardous material handling, and transport missions involving special risks. * Training & exercises: Participate in regular drills and continuous professional development in line with the Fire and Rescue Service’s training plan. * Fire prevention & awareness: Engage in fire safety initiatives, training sessions, and collaborative safety projects. * Equipment maintenance: Ensure the upkeep of firefighting and medical emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers and hydrants. * Project participation: Contribute to ongoing projects within the Fire and Rescue
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